01
Ji Ning never dreamed he would be able to see Jiang Che again.
To really see Jiang Che alive.
Something that was unimaginable even in his dreams had actually happened in reality.
He hugged Jiang Che and cried so much he couldn’t even speak. Jiang Che smiled and patted his back, comforting him gently. When he’d finally cried himself into exhaustion, Jiang Che sat down with him and explained exactly what had happened.
Jiang’s real body was still dead. The body he was using now was an android, the product of some of the most recent advancements in medical research.
His consciousness had been implanted into this bionic body. Its physiological functions were highly similar to those of an ordinary person. In theory, he would still suffer from old age, sickness, and death, but the body of an android was healthier and stronger than an average person. Apart from long term follow up maintenance and regular health checks, there were no disadvantages.
“The research centre said the restrictions placed on my emotional thinking had broken, making me no longer fit to continue managing the ‘Future’ system.”
Jiang Che smiled, “In order to thank me for my contributions over the past few years, they created a body for me so I could live as a normal person.”
Ji Ning’s overwhelming emotions finally began to calm down. He took Jiang Che’s hand and carefully checked every detail of it, over and over again. He really couldn’t see any traces of artificial creation. Even the small mole on Jiang Che’s wrist was identical to his original body.
“You care about me so much, how could such a basic inspection reassure you?”
A smirk spread across Jiang Che’s lips as he suddenly leaned forward to whisper into Ji Ning’s ear.
“If you want, I can take off my clothes to show you everything.”
Ji Ning’s ears twitched from the heat Jiang Che exhaled, “Since it’s exactly the same, what’s there to look at? I’m tired of looking at your body.” He laughed and pushed Jiang Che away casually.
Jiang Che laughed, then stood up to remove a hidden phone from the bookcase, and a small camera from behind the curtains, turning them off.
Ji Ning’s face flushed. He’d guessed that his parents would secretly record his reaction, but he’d been so happy to see Jiang Che he’d had no control over his emotions. The way he had been sobbing over Jiang Che must have been recorded.
Now that Jiang Che had revealed the cameras to him, he had a chance to delete the videos. But just before he could ask Jiang Che to delete them for him, Jiang Che threw the two items aside and sat back down, pushing Ji Ning by the shoulders to the head of the bed as he looked directly at him.
“What are you doing?”
Ji Ning was caught off guard, and for a moment, he forgot to struggle. The way Jiang Che looked at him made his heartbeat rapidly accelerate in his chest. His thoughts drifted to the things that had happened because of the ‘Future’ system. It was during that time he learned that Jiang Che—
“I don’t want anyone else to hear what I’m going to say now. This is just for you.”
Jiang Che looked at him with extremely gentle eyes.
“Do you remember what you saw and heard in your consciousness?”
“Like I told you, I like you. I’ve liked you for many years.”
“Ji Ning, I love you.”
02
A blush spread across Ji Ning’s face, his brain slow to respond. Watching his reaction carefully, Jiang Che slowly closed the distance between them. Their breath intertwined with each other, Jiang Che’s handsome face moving closer and closer to Ji Ning. It seemed like he would kiss him in the next second.
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The next moment, Jiang Che turned back to him again. However, Ji Ning didn’t know if it was his imagination, but he suddenly felt that Jiang Che’s expression and temperament had undergone a subtle change.
Jiang Che smiled at Ji Ning before speaking.
“Did you miss me Ningning?”
03
It was Huo Wuling!
Ji Ning was stunned, immediately recognising who the ‘Jiang Che’ in front of him was.
His first thought was that Jiang Che had been possessed by Huo Wuling, but wasn’t that just a part of the story created by his consciousness? Did Huo Wuling have power capable of extending into this reality?
“How did you…What about Jiang Che and the others? Where did he go?”
Ji Ning touched the man’s handsome face and looked him over nervously.
Although he was happy to see Huo Wuling and glad that he hadn’t disappeared, at the moment he was more worried about Jiang Che’s safety.
It wasn’t easy for his best friend who’d been dead for many years to come back to him. If something happened to him again, Ji Ning would be destroyed.
“He’s still here.”
Huo Wuling held Ji Ning’s hand, with an expression Ji Ning was quite familiar with.
“Although I am still me, it’s probably easier to understand it by thinking Jiang Che has multiple personalities. All those other annoying guys are in this body right now.”
“We’re fighting for control over the body. I won just now, so I came out to see you.”
“How are you, are you happy?”
“…” Ji Ning’s expression was a little complicated. Saying he was unhappy would be a lie, he was happy to see his ‘protagonists’ again, but at the same time, he’d only just reunited with Jiang Che and hadn’t even spoken to him for very long…
Before he could answer, Huo Wuling asked casually, “Ningning, have you ever been kissed in this world?”
Ji Ning was taken aback by the question and answered without thinking, “No…”
He’d never been in a relationship before, so he’d shamelessly kept hold of his first kiss. He’d almost kissed Jiang Che just now, but they’d been interrupted before they could finish.
“That means you still haven’t had your first kiss?”
Huo Wuling’s eyes shone wickedly and he suddenly leaned forward and captured Ji Ning’s lips. He whispered softly between sweet kisses.
“Your first kiss is mine.”
04
Ji Ning was left dazed by Huo Wuling’s kisses and by the time he’d come back to his senses, his face was flushed and he was panting for breath. He wanted to settle accounts with Huo Wuling, but Jiang Che had already regained control of the body.
Jiang Che’s expression was cold. He pulled out a tissue, pinched Ji Ning’s chin, and wiped his lips several times. His movements were light, Ji Ning still felt the friction. He mumbled, “You don’t have to…”
Although he stopped rubbing, Jiang Che’s mood didn’t improve. His eyes didn’t move away from Ji Ning’s reddened lips even though he didn’t say a word. Ji Ning really wanted to laugh, but he didn’t dare to.
He knew that Jiang Che was angry at himself instead of with Ji Ning, but it was so rare to see Jiang Che act like this. He was always very gentle in front of Ji Ning and almost no one could make Jiang Che angry.
Was this a type of self hatred?
Ji Ning didn’t know what to say. After thinking about it, he could only try and tease him, “What are you so angry about, I haven’t even been angry with you yet! You’re the one who forced a kiss on me.”
“That wasn’t me.”
Jiang Che quickly denied it, but his stern expression softened and he showed a slight smile. The next second his eyes lit up, as if he’d just had an idea.
As soon as this expression appeared, Ji Ning had a bad premonition. This was the expression Jiang Che wore when he was trying to scheme against someone. He stood up, wanting to run, but Jiang Che held him closer, pulling him directly onto his lap.
Jiang Che wrapped one hand around his waist, while the other tangled in his hair as he kissed him deeply.
“This is me.”
05
After kissing Ji Ning, Jiang Che’s personality changed again. This time, Herinos had control.
“I think I understand it.”
Herinos raised his eyebrow at Ji Ning.
“When the first soul-or, the first personality kisses you, it automatically triggers a change.”
After thinking about the order in which the different personalities appeared, Ji Ning coughed and said, “So if you kiss me again, Jiang Che will come out?”
“Maybe.” Herinos smiled, “But since I have mastered the rules, I won’t touch you so easily. As long as I don’t kiss you, I can stay by your side, right?”
However, only five minutes passed before Herinos was replaced with Jiang Che. He really couldn’t stop himself from kissing Ji Ning.
“It’s true.” Jiang Che said, looking down at his hand.
“Do we need to report this situation to the research centre?” Ji Ning asked. After all, it was too strange to switch personalities after kissing.
“There’s no need.” Jiang Che said calmly, “I won’t make the same mistake.”
Less than fifteen minutes passed before Jiang Che was defeated.
It seemed that all the personalities had a common characteristic: as soon as they saw Ji Ning, they couldn’t help but kiss him.
Ji Ning began to seriously consider whether he should put a strip seal on his mouth.
06
Luckily, Ji Ning found that he didn’t need to use a strip seal, because Ark was the one who came out next.
Although he was still in Jiang Che’s body, when Ark appeared his temperament was very different. Even before he spoke, Ji Ning recognised him.
With Ark’s personality leading, even Jiang Che’s eyes seemed brighter. He looked at Ji Ning and shyly held his hand, whispering softly, “Ji Ning…”
“Good boy.”
Ji Ning ruffled his hair with a smile. Ark lowered his head, making it easier for Ji Ning. When Ji Ning had finished playing with him, he asked cautiously.
“Can I give you a hug?”
“Of course.”
Ji Ning’s heart melted. He opened his arms for Ark and pressed a gentle kiss to his face – just kissing his cheek shouldn’t matter, right?
…
It turned out that even kissing the cheek mattered.
Jiang Che, who had regained control of his body, pressed close to Ji Ning with a hint of danger in his smile, “Why did you want to kiss him?”
“…” Ji Ning didn’t know that just kissing his cheek would automatically change the personality! Why was he jealous when it was his own face?!
07
Out of jealousy, Jiang Che asked Ji Ning to take the initiative to kiss him this time.
Ozer was the one who came out. He didn’t say anything, but his eyes watched Ji Ning thoughtfully.
“What’s wrong…Gege?”
Although he had left the world where they met, Ji Ning was too used to calling him like that.
Ozer spoke slowly, “I’m thinking. Is it just kissing that causes the personality switch, or will any kind of intimacy cause a change.”
Ji Ning had no idea. He wanted to suggest that Jiang Che should go to the research centre to answer these kinds of questions.
“Let’s experiment.”
Ozer let out a low laugh. He pushed Ji Ning down on the bed and moved on top of him, unbuttoning his shirt.
“Let’s play around with this new body.”
Ji Ning: “????”
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When I tell you I SQUEALED when I read the title and Huo WuLING AUGH!!!! Words can’t describe how happy I am!!! 💖💖💖
Of course Huo Wuling wasn’t ready to leave when Ningning’s first kiss was still available!
I love this!! And Ji Ning’s bias to Ark is still as prominent as ever, I see 🫶
His favoritism is shocking – Ark just has to look pitiful and Ji Ning will do whatever he wants~
lololololol This is so cuteee. Ty for the translations!
I want to squish them!!
their so cite 😭😭 also, hey at least Ji Ning doesn’t have to deal with 12 bodies 😅
*cute
What is going on..? 💀
I’d die to be in Ji Ning’s place. Having 12 sexy men obsessing over you is just 😭 If I had to choose one of the 12 MLs I’d definitely choose Huo Wuling 😩
To be honest, I really laugh that Jiang shared his body and got himself bunch of rivals. So cute
I actually thought it’s gonna go the “was in a coma, considered brain dead and was only kept alive by machines” route, and thus explaining JC coming back to life. I guess this works too.